PRDave
American expat in Puerto Rico
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Registration: 26 November 2022
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Permit necessary to build over of your own property in Puerto Rico? by elbacosme
My sister’s husband was told that if they build on top of my mother’s house they don’t need a permit if they build the stairs leading up to it indoors. In others words, cover the stairs so they aren’t visible. I’m ...
I’d be more worried about CRIM. Just get the permits and approved engineering plans. If you don’t, it could be hard to sell down the road since the bank may not write a loan for the new buyer, especially if the construction affects the ... Read More
Question about moving with firearms and Puerto Rico Arms Act of 2020 by Olivia PR
Hello, I'm a new member. My husband and I are planning to move to PR in a couple of months. We have been trying to find information regarding bringing lawfully possessed firearms to Puerto Rico and the Arms Act of 2020 (PRAA) but there has ...
For those coming here, PR drivers license is not required though you will have to get an extra document, certificate of good conduct, basically a PR background check. It can all be done with the same process with the local police station. Read More
Question about moving with firearms and Puerto Rico Arms Act of 2020 by Olivia PR
Hello, I'm a new member. My husband and I are planning to move to PR in a couple of months. We have been trying to find information regarding bringing lawfully possessed firearms to Puerto Rico and the Arms Act of 2020 (PRAA) but there has ...
@techdispatch Thank you, i was referring to the post made by bmay777 which said a PR ID or DL was required. Glad to hear your confirmation it was not!Did you have to get a notary or similar to certify you were 'something' and by something, the ... Read More
Question about moving with firearms and Puerto Rico Arms Act of 2020 by Olivia PR
Hello, I'm a new member. My husband and I are planning to move to PR in a couple of months. We have been trying to find information regarding bringing lawfully possessed firearms to Puerto Rico and the Arms Act of 2020 (PRAA) but there has ...
The comment above that stated you needed a PR DL or ID to being the firearms process is old but as far as I know inaccurate. You do need a passport or Birth Certificate but the form here, that lists the requirements, does not ask for a PR ID. I ... Read More
How to deal on property by annabfalter
We are again looking at properties in the southwest. Many of them seem to be way overpriced based on location and condition. Is there any way to look up sales information on comparable properties that have recently sold? I don’t want to ...
Wow, xenophobia/scapegoating much? Would you tell boricuas they should pay asking or not buy? yes there are expats that have no interest in helping PR but there are many more who do contribute and want to help. But, I suspect your confirmation bias ... Read More
Catholic Church by Jbjbisme
We just moved to San Juan and I'm looking for a Catholic Church with masses in English. Can anyone help? My daughter will need to take religion classes...hopefully in English...for her First Communion this year.
For those coming to this post later via search:Stella Maris in San Juan, 2 English Masses (https://parroquiastellamarispr.org/)San Ignacio de Loyola, Rio Piedras, 1 English Mass (https://www.sanignaciopr.org/en/about/)Sacred Family, Humacao, 1 ... Read More